US Bridges

SR1500 over Little Creek

Poor

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.US23 · Structure no. 000000001150294

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1500 over Little Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1500 over Little Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1500
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.US23
RouteState Highway 1500
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93441, -82.55212
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2012)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1500 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1500 over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1500 over Little Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1500 over Little Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1500 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.